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From Passive Collection to Process Integrity: How Information Management Has Changed

AIIM

The Early Days: When We Just Collected Everything When I first joined the information management industry some 25-30 years ago, there was an assumption that information was simply what the business did. They produced it, we trusted it, and our job was to collect it. We never really questioned the information - we just collected it.

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Powering Information: Shell's Approach for the Future of IM

AIIM

At Shell, we recently held an IM business strategy workshop that brought together IM business leads from different lines of business. The goal? To connect the dots between information and data management and chart our approach for the coming years.

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Patch Tuesday, December 2024 Edition

Krebs on Security

Microsoft today released updates to plug at least 70 security holes in Windows and Windows software, including one vulnerability that is already being exploited in active attacks. The zero-day seeing exploitation involves CVE-2024-49138 , a security weakness in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver — used by applications to write transaction logs — that could let an authenticated attacker gain “system” level privileges on a vulnerable Windows device.

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Cybersecurity Gadgets to Hack Your Holiday Gift List

Data Breach Today

Tech and Training Ideas to Help Cyber Professionals Advance Their Skills If you're a cybersecurity professional trying to come up with ideas for your holiday wish list (or maybe youre a loved one trying to pick out the perfect gift), look no further! Here are some top picks that will thrill any cybersecurity practitioner.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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The ‘Ghost Gun’ Linked to Luigi Mangione Shows Just How Far 3D-Printed Weapons Have Come

WIRED Threat Level

The design of the gun police say they found on the alleged United Healthcare CEO's killerthe FMDA or Free Men Dont Askwas released by a libertarian group.

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Mandiant devised a technique to bypass browser isolation using QR codes

Security Affairs

Mandiant revealed a technique to bypass browser isolation using QR codes, enabling command transmission from C2 servers. Browser isolation is a security measure that separates web browsing from the user’s device by running the browser in a secure environment (e.g., cloud or VM) and streaming visuals. Mandiant has identified a new technique for bypassing browser isolation technology and using QR codes to send commands from C2 to compromised devices.

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Full-Face Masks to Frustrate Identification

Schneier on Security

This is going to be interesting. It’s a video of someone trying on a variety of printed full-face masks. They won’t fool anyone for long, but will survive casual scrutiny. And they’re cheap and easy to swap.

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Why the US Military Can't Just Shoot Down the Mystery Drones

WIRED Threat Level

Small, easily weaponizable drones have become a feature of battlefields from the Middle East to Ukraine. Now the threat looms over the US homelandand the Pentagon's ability to respond is limited.

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Phishing Holds the Top Spot as the Primary Entry Point for Ransomware Attacks

KnowBe4

New analysis of ransomware attacks shows that phishing is the primary delivery method and organizations need to offer more effective security awareness training to mitigate the threat.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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8Base ransomware group hacked Croatia’s Port of Rijeka

Security Affairs

The 8Base ransomware group attacked Croatia’s Port of Rijeka, stealing sensitive data, including contracts and accounting info. A cyber attack hit the Port of Rijeka in Croatia, the 8Base ransomware group claimed responsibility for the security breach. The Port of Rijeka (Luka Rijeka d.d.), Croatia’s largest dry cargo concessionaire, provides maritime traffic services, port operations, and cargo storage.

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Jailbreaking LLM-Controlled Robots

Schneier on Security

Surprising no one, it’s easy to trick an LLM-controlled robot into ignoring its safety instructions.

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Poker Cheaters Allegedly Use Tiny Hidden Cameras to Spot Dealt Cards

WIRED Threat Level

Several recent schemes were uncovered involving poker players at casinos allegedly using miniature cameras, concealed in personal electronics, to spot cards. Should players everywhere be concerned?

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Phishing Attacks Are Now Leveraging Google Ads to Hijack Employee Payments

KnowBe4

Researchers at Silent Push warn that a phishing campaign is using malicious Google Ads to conduct payroll redirect scams.

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Optimizing The Modern Developer Experience with Coder

Many software teams have migrated their testing and production workloads to the cloud, yet development environments often remain tied to outdated local setups, limiting efficiency and growth. This is where Coder comes in. In our 101 Coder webinar, you’ll explore how cloud-based development environments can unlock new levels of productivity. Discover how to transition from local setups to a secure, cloud-powered ecosystem with ease.

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Russia’s FSB used spyware against a Russian programmer

Security Affairs

Russia’s FSB used spyware against a Russian programmer after detaining him for allegedly donating to Ukraine earlier this year. The Federal Security Service (FSB) used spyware to monitor a Russian programmer, Kirill Parubets, after he was detained earlier this year for allegedly donating to Ukraine. Researchers fromthe First Department and the Citizen Lab discovered that the Russian intelligence agency installed the malware on the programmer’s Android device after he was detained for

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Shared Intel Q&A: A thriving ecosystem now supports AWS ‘shared responsibility’ security model

The Last Watchdog

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Shared Responsibility Model has come a long way, indeed. Related: Shared Responsibility best practices In 2013, Amazon planted a stake in the ground when it divided cloud security obligations between AWS and its patrons, guaranteeing the integrity of its infrastructure, but placing a huge burden on customers to secure things on their end.

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The New Jersey Drone Mystery May Not Actually Be That Mysterious

WIRED Threat Level

A flurry of drone sightings across New Jersey and New York has sparked national intrigue and US government responses. But experts are pouring cold water on Americas hottest new conspiracy theory.

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Nearly Half a Billion Emails in 2024 Were Malicious

KnowBe4

A new report from Hornetsecurity has found that 427.8 million emails received by businesses in 2024 contained malicious content.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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U.S. authorities seized cybercrime marketplace Rydox

Security Affairs

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the seizure of the cybercrime marketplace Rydox (“rydox.ru” and “rydox[.]cc”). The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) seized Rydox, a cybercrime marketplace for selling stolen personal data and fraud tools. Kosovars authorities arrested three Kosovo nationals and administrators of the service, Ardit Kutleshi, Jetmir Kutleshi, and Shpend Sokoli.

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This Pixel feature can improve your phone's battery health - how to turn it on

Collaboration 2.0

Google's bypass charging feature lets you cap your phone's battery charge at 80%. There are two great reasons you'll want to take advantage of that.

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Police Arrest UHC CEO Shooting Suspect, App Developer Luigi Mangione

WIRED Threat Level

Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, was apprehended on Monday after visiting a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

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U.S. Treasury Issues Final Rule Restricting Outbound Investments in Chinese-Affiliated Entities

Data Matters

On October 28, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) released the Final Rule for its new regulations prohibiting or requiring notification of U.S. outbound investments in certain Chinese-affiliated companies in the semiconductor and microelectronics, quantum information technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. The Final Rule will take effect on January 2, 2025.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal suffered a data breach

Security Affairs

US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal suffered a data breach impacting 58,000 customers, attackers gained unauthorized access to a server via GitLab flaw. US Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal disclosed a data breach after threat actors gained unauthorized access to a company server by exploiting a GitLab vulnerability. Byte Federal is a company specializing in cryptocurrency services through its network of over 1,200 Bitcoin ATMs across the United States.

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Be Careful of Malicious Ads

KnowBe4

For decades, we have all been warned to be appropriately skeptical of internet search engine results. Sadly, most people are not.

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Ultralytics Supply-Chain Attack

Schneier on Security

Last week, we saw a supply-chain attack against the Ultralytics AI library on GitHub. A quick summary : On December 4, a malicious version 8.3.41 of the popular AI library ultralytics —which has almost 60 million downloads—was published to the Python Package Index (PyPI) package repository. The package contained downloader code that was downloading the XMRig coinminer.

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Video: How Two Crypto Scammers Stole $230 Million in Bitcoin

eSecurity Planet

This video covers Malone Lam and Jeandiel Serranos $230 million Bitcoin heist that involved using social engineering to bypass security. The scammers spent the stolen funds on luxury items but were caught after bragging online. Our expert highlights the risks of social engineering and the need for strong online security. The post Video: How Two Crypto Scammers Stole $230 Million in Bitcoin appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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The Tumultuous IT Landscape Is Making Hiring More Difficult

After a year of sporadic hiring and uncertain investment areas, tech leaders are scrambling to figure out what’s next. This whitepaper reveals how tech leaders are hiring and investing for the future. Download today to learn more!

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Experts discovered the first mobile malware families linked to Russia’s Gamaredon

Security Affairs

The Russia-linked APT Gamaredon used two new Android spyware tools calledBoneSpyandPlainGnome against former Soviet states. Lookout researchers linked the BoneSpy and PlainGnome Android surveillance families to the Russian APT group Gamaredon (a.k.a. Armageddon , Primitive Bear, and ACTINIUM). These are the first known mobile malware families linked to the Russian APT.

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Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Attempts to Bypass SEGs

KnowBe4

A widespread phishing campaign is attempting to steal credentials from employees working at dozens of organizations around the world, according to researchers at Group-IB.

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The top 5 trends transforming retail and CPG in 2025 

OpenText Information Management

The retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries are experiencing a profound technological metamorphosis, driven by rapid digital innovation, changing consumer expectations, and the need for operational efficiency. As we navigate through 2025, five groundbreaking technological trends are fundamentally reimagining how businesses engage with consumers, manage supply chains , and create value.

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